How does a judgment affect the author?
A judgment in the author's favor:
Increases your Honor Index
Validates the accuracy and integrity of your work
Creates a permanent public record supporting your claim
You have the right to publish the case file as you please
A judgment against the author:
Reduces your Honor Index
Becomes a permanent part of the public record linked to that claim or article
May prompt a correction requirement if you have signed an Objection Protection with the publication
Does not constitute a legal judgment—but is publicly accessible and searchable
Objection's determinations reflect the outcome of an evidence-based adversarial process, not a legal ruling. However, a judgment against you on a high-profile statement can have real reputational consequences.
Can I appeal a judgment?
Yes. You have the right to appeal any judgment made against you.
An appeal is granted under one of three conditions:
New Evidence — You have discovered material facts that were not available during the initial review, and that could materially affect the outcome.
Error in Reasoning — You have evidence that the Adjudication Panel made a specific error in reasoning—not simply that you disagree with the conclusion.
Procedural Impropriety — There were failures in the process, such as undisclosed conflicts of interest, improper evidence admission, or other procedural violations.
When an appeal is filed, the judgment is immediately labeled "in course of appeal" to prevent the spread of misinformation while the review is underway.
Note: An appeal is not a re-hearing. It is a review of whether the process was properly followed and whether new evidence warrants reconsideration.